Match Thread Everton v Notts Forest. Sun Dec 29th. 3pm

[Nymzee]

I take it McNeil isn't going to be fit for this either? really could do with him back & punt Harrison.

 

[Toffe3m4n]

In Dyche speak that's a 'no' in all reality

 

[Toffeelover]

Figure this may well be the toughest game of the four over the holiday.

 

[Furey1878]

I take it McNeil isn't going to be fit for this either? really could do with him back & punt Harrison.

Got a chilling feeling that he might start Young on the wing

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

Got a chilling feeling that he might start Young on the wing

I was thinking how he might set up if N'Diaye is unavailable - few good options, but I had not even thought about playing Young on the wing... very Dychean

 

[Cels]

Massive respect and congratulations to Forest for the season they are having. That said...

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[Nymzee]

 

[davek]

I cant wait for us to derail these frauds.

 

[Dancing Pat]

maybe we will attack?

Not familiar with that phrase Matty.

That said, I reckon it’ll be a nailed-on 0:0 victory for us!

 

[BainesontoastNEW]

This has the potential to be our least entertaining game of the season, particularly given how both defences are playing. That's saying something, really.

A narrow win at absolute best.

 

[IV(AC)]

4-0 to the good guys
DCL hat trick

* lays off the mulled wine

 

[nffcn]

Hi guys, a bit of perspective from Forest

Forest have been magnificant under Nuno at making a game go how we want it too. Generally, every single game - we play a very tight game first half which almost always ends up 0-0, then after HT we turn it into a basketball match between 45-70, if we get in front then we will shut up shop. There are variations that happen in games but this has been our bread & butter and we have been able to do it so well because of our phenomenal defenders & excellent wingers.

I still don't think the national audience realise how good our defenders are, Milenkovic & Murillo together are genuinely world class & this Morato chap we picked up has been as good as them & is becoming a bit of a cult hero at Forest as we have conceded 1 goal in 11 appearences when he comes off the bench to shut up shop. Our success is mostly based on our defence & the ability to hold a lead comfortably.

I am sure it will be a cagey match, I am actually dreading this game more than playing Liverpool in the New Year as you guys are one of the few teams that match us physically. Good luck to you guys post Sunday!

 

[judge]

We'll beat these. Their game is based on hitting teams on the counter. In parts this game will look like a game of foosball in which both players are waiting for the other player does something.

Oh God. It could be that the ball never leaves the centre spot!

 

[TheBigIguana]

Forest are in third so is this a game we happily draw 0-0 or are we looking for more? Sadly I think I know Dyche's answer.

 

[Mercedes]

Forest are in third so is this a game we happily draw 0-0 or are we looking for more? Sadly I think I know Dyche's answer.

Man city form not relevant, a point is amazing.

Nottingham Forest form completely relevant, a point is amazing.